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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1935
Page
4
The piece critiques social security payroll taxes on Kansas retailers, praises Governor Landon for sane fiscal priorities, and notes national relief policy debates. It highlights Landon’s leadership, cautions against expansive government spending, and references Donald Richberg’s critique of the Brookings Institution regarding WRA policy.
Arthur Capper warns that after June 20 taxpayers must cover 2 390 000 daily interest on the national debt. He contrasts this with Spain American War era spending, urges restraint, and cites voting against wasteful appropriations while supporting partial cuts to a 4 8 billion work relief bill. He says economy benefits both rural and urban residents.
The Ladies Civic League reports a healthy treasury balance from canvassing allowing a $100 allocation to the city clean up project. Jorgensen's Furniture to relocate due to remodeling. stock to be sold at cost. A scaffolding collapse at the World office building injures J T Grayson slightly while workers work on tin ceiling. Bessie Raymond to recital at Baptist church with Margaret Cone and Ralph Stevens assisting. Mrs J H Mitchell travels to Kansas City to see Maude Adams in What Every Woman Sows. Samuel Langhorne Clemens Mark Twain dies at 6:30 pm in Reading Conn after days of pain. daughter Clara at his side.
Forty years ago on a Monday in Lawrence a vast crowd gathered on the river banks and bridge for a baptism of fifty two men and women from Lawrence colored Baptist churches. Preachers led converts into waist deep water and within twenty seven minutes forty two women and thirty three men were baptized. The day also saw the destruction of an old drugstore building once used by B W Woodward in 1856 now owned by J D Bowersock. Deputy Sheriff Pryer threw a
A horse collision with a clothesline during a morning fire call left a rider with a broken shoulder blade at a small building near Pierson's mill housing the Gregg family, later gutted but with occupants rescued. Separately, Prof Penny's Oratorio society may join Hutchinson’s musical jubilee. Lawrence talent entries include J A Farrell and Miss Henrietta Warren. Miss Susie Gay underwent appendicitis surgery in Topeka and Kansas City doctors report steady recovery. Robin Hood's success boosts interest in Miss Hayes comic opera with a cast led by D W Eaton and Kate Nicholson.
A collage of brief items reports motorists paying for parking yet receiving tickets in Uniontown, a missing inmate in Oakland, a dramatic balcony incident in Chicago, a thief stealing a crucifix after a funeral, and a Chicago christening using the same gown worn by a descendant 150 years earlier.
Dr Agon Galdston highlights everyday facts of personal hygiene and diet from milk and leafy greens to vitamin D and cod liver oil. He warns that excessive cereal in children without vitamin D can lead to rickets and stresses rest and strict cleanliness, especially handwashing before meals.
The marriage of James and Jane Stimser deteriorates after the birth of twins one dies and Jane retreats into a distant world with the surviving child. James senses estrangement at home as Jane and her mother influence the boy. A mournful tomorrow follows a judge’s decision, while Miss Julia reflects on care and control.
After the death of their infant and later twin losses James feels guilt at every turn. A five thousand windfall, his seven week trip with Jane, and growing strain from Mrs Northrup and Miss Julia expose deeper frictions. The Judge blames Jane for undermining his son, while James bears the quiet wound of failed expectations and waning pride.
A bright spring day begins with Willy Nilly and Puddle Muddle animals greeting each other in playful voices. A faint cry from the woods, “Tomorrow—Fear,” unsettles the scene as the group considers what comes next.
Dr Hyden Hancher and Mrs Hancher left for Idaho with the remains of Nancy J Hyden. Dorothy Gleason of High Prairie won first in a Bible Story Testament contest in Heldwin with Donald Selzer second. Mrs Earl Martin and son Dale left for Texas after three weeks in Baldwin. Mrs Sarah J Rugh died in Long Beach California. she lived in Baldwin before moving in 1861. Loren McGee returned from Eureka and Cottonwood Falls. Philip Barnthouse returned to Ann Arbor to resume UM law school. Judge William Huff celebrated his ninety four birthday with a family dinner and many visits. Mamie Van Landingham attended a state federation meeting in Pittsburg.
Mrs. W. B. Derstler arrived from Denver last Wednesday and spent several days visiting with her North Lawrence friends. The visit included social calls and local strolls as she renewed acquaintances in the community.
Reports describe springtime activity in North Lawrence with visitors from Kansas City and Topeka. Local groups meet for Easter plans, churches prepare breakfasts and services, and families attend funerals and visit relatives amid dust storms and highway traffic.
Ben Gibson sawed wood for Conrad Gastrock Monday. Lyie Enyart and daughters visited in Lawrence Monday. Ernest Pohl and children spent Monday at Williamsburg. Neva Montgomery spends week at Marsh Shurbyaugh hut. Cordelia tewn and pupils rehearse for last day Friday April 1. A basket dinner will be served at noon. Various local families visited and outings noted. Several school pupils raced in events with Excelsior placing in relays. Formation exercises at St Paul’s church and visits to relatives noted.
A dense list of radio programs airing Monday evening April 22 across stations KSL WREN WDAF KMBC and KMBC details show musical variety talk and drama. Names include Little Orphan Annie Buck Rogers Dangerous Paradise Howard Barlow's Orchestra and Amos and Andy with orchestras from WDAF and KMBC.
A dense listing of radio and TV time slots across stations KMBC WREN WDAF WREK KNBC and others. Entries cover forecast segments Sam and Sony Western weather and various music programs including orchestras and guest hosts with times from 5:45 to 12:99. The schedule features screenings of plays and theater pieces, crime clues, and multiple musical performances.
A Dan Sturm family in Clear entertained guests on a Sunday afternoon. A Scotsman and his wife with three sons were offered a nickel instead of roast beef, then pie, prompting the wife to bring on the pie. A boy at the door quipped about scissors that won’t cut tin, shared in the lighthearted exchange.
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